Climate Change (Scotland) Bill (Ex) (E)

Outcome: E

A Bill to set a target for the year 2050, an interim target for the year 2030, and to provide for annual targets, for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to provide about the giving of advice to the Scottish Ministers relating to climate change; to confer power on Ministers to impose climate change duties on public bodies; to make further provision about mitigation of and adaptation to climate change; to make provision about energy efficiency; to make provision about the reduction and recycling of waste; and for connected purposes.

Current Status of the Bill

The Bill received Royal Assent on 4 August 2009.

Introduction of the Bill

This Executive Bill was introduced by John Swinney MSP on 4 December 2008.